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Robots and the People Who Love Them
The Michael Shermer Show
Exploring Emotional Connections with Social Robots
The chapter delves into the emotional ties humans can form with social robots, touching on concepts like the uncanny valley and our inclination to anthropomorphize robotic behavior. It raises philosophical questions about robots' potential for consciousness and emotional experiences, contrasting their intelligence with human capabilities. The discussion also addresses the practical applications of robots in caregiving roles due to the increasing demand for caretakers in aging societies.
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